Sep 7, 2019
Fire investigators have been able to identify alleged fire-starters – both human and other – during the past fire season. The team from Enviro Wildfire Services has investigated most fires in the Overberg between October 2018 and May 2019. Thanks to their...
Aug 19, 2019
JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Project Coordinator Business function: Integrated Fire Management Term:Permanent position Application closing date: 17h00; 26 August 2019 Planned start date: As soon as possible Salary CTT: R18k to R25k APPLICATION PROCESS: Send...
Jun 12, 2019
The 2018/19 fire season has become known as one of the most overwhelming in the history of the Overberg. While more than 30 wildfires burned during the season, 20 of these were very damaging and very costly. Many of these fires also affected more than one municipal...
Jan 29, 2019
SUPPORT the fire-fighters battling the #VDStelsPass Fire DONATE NOW Elgin Valley, 28 January 2019: A fire that started Thursday (24 January 2019) in the Van der Stel’s Pass close to Botriver has captured the essence of community spirit. The fire has brought farmers,...
Dec 12, 2018
The 2018/19 fire season in the Western Cape could become one of the worst in living memory. That’s according to Anton Bredell, the MEC of local government, environmental affairs and development planning, at the official launch of the fire season in the province. The...
Nov 15, 2018
The 2018 fire season is upon us. So here are all the dates you must take note of – to make sure you’re prepared, and to adhere to the municipality’s fire season requirements: In the Overberg District Municipal area (excluding the Overstrand): Until 30 November:...
